African-Americans living in segregated neighborhoods lack access to jobs and are more likely to live in poverty.
Former St. Boniface student says Father Groppi ‘taught me how to love’
Shirley (Berry) Butler-Derge, a member of Milwaukee’s NAACP Youth Council in the 1960s, remembers the Rev. James E. Groppi as an inspirational teacher who broke down racial barriers.
Combined CiclovíaMKE and Southside Bicycle Day promotes safe streets, healthy living
On a recent Sunday when temperatures soared above 90 degrees, hundreds of people gathered in Clarke Square for the ‘open streets’ festivities.
Counter-protestors driven by fear, hatred, white residents recall
Several white Milwaukee residents remember how fear and unrest shrouded Milwaukee during the time of the Open Housing marches.
Find free and affordable summer programs and camps for children
Several local organizations are offering a variety of free and affordable programs throughout the summer where youth can have fun and stay safe.
High school sweethearts recall open housing struggle
Ken and Joyce McGhee were brought together by the Milwaukee Open Housing marches, during which they experienced tear gas and violence by angry white mobs.
South Side barbershop owner creates one-stop shop for hip-hop community
Felipe “Flip” Martinez, owner of Flip N Styles Barbershop on West National Avenue, opened Motive8 clothing store next to his barbershop to create a hub for all things hip-hop.
Bus Rapid Transit line could alter local mass-transit landscape
The East-West Bus Rapid Transit line would serve as a high-speed alternative for commuters looking to travel across the center of the city.
Open housing marches placed spotlight on racial discrimination, segregation
For 200 consecutive days from August 1967 to March 1968, local civil rights activists protested racial discrimination in housing in marches across the city. The March on Milwaukee contributed to the national fight for civil rights for African-Americans and to passage of the federal Fair Housing Act in 1968.
Historic Mitchell Street Sun Fair draws thousands for ethnic food, welcoming vibe
The seventh annual Historic Mitchell Street Sun Fair provided an opportunity for people of multiple ethnicities to come together and embrace other cultures.
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